Lionel Messi equals THIS unique record of legendary Pele during Barcelona-Valencia clash

Lionel Messi achieved a new milestone during FC Barcelona's La Liga clash against Valencia on Saturday as he equaled the legendary Brazilian footballer Pele's record of most goals for one club across all competitions.

Messi equals Pele's record

After the Argentine sensation found the back of the net in the first half, he ended up registering his 643rd goal for Barca. Pele had scored the same number of goals while representing the Brazilian club Santos FC. While the former world champion had managed to score those goals in 19 seasons for Santos, it has only taken Messi 17 seasons to achieve this feat. 

The six-time  Ballon d'Or award winner hit the milestone goal with a diving header just before halftime immediately after his penalty was saved by Valencia keeper Jaume Domenech.

Pele had played his last match for the Brazilian club way back in 1974.

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The La Liga clash ends in a stalemate

Despite goals from Leo (45+4*) and  Uruguayan center-back Ronald Araújo (52nd minutes), the game ended in a stalemate as Valencia showed a lot of grit & determination in the second half which eventually worked in their favor. For 'Ches',  French defender Mouctar Diakhaby and, Uruguayan striker Maximiliano Gómez González starred with a goal apiece in the 29th and, 69th minute respectively. 

Barca are at the fifth spot in the points table with six wins from 13 matches and 21 points in their tally. They will next be seen in action against Valladolid on Wednesday, December 23. 

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